--- title: Lantum Blog (32) description: Primary Care advice for GPs and Practice Managers (32) --- [![Lantum](https://blog.lantum.com/hubfs/Lantum%20March2018/Images/logo-header.svg)](https://us.lantum.com) for Locums - [Locums](https://lantum.com/) - [Practices](https://lantum.com/p/practices/) - [Hubs](https://lantum.com/p/hubs/) - [Federations](https://lantum.com/p/nhs-federation/) [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work) 23 Jun 2013 ## [How our ratings system works](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-our-ratings-system-works) [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-our-ratings-system-works) 0 Comments [Managing finances](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/managing-finances) 19 Jun 2013 ## [How to get paid](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/managing-finances/how-to-get-paid) [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/managing-finances/how-to-get-paid) 0 Comments [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work) 15 Jun 2013 ## [How to get your first job](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-to-get-your-first-job) # **Once we’ve verified your identity, you can start applying for jobs and be working within days. To get your first job, follow the steps below.** 1. Click on the ‘Find a job’ button on the blue bar at.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-to-get-your-first-job) 0 Comments [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work) 11 Jun 2013 ## [How to upload documents and be approved to apply for jobs](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-to-get-approved-to-use-the-site) Once you're all signed up, you'll need to upload your documentation for approval by our Head of Clinical Governance, Dr Susie Brennan. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-to-get-approved-to-use-the-site) 0 Comments [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work) 03 Jun 2013 ## [How to fill in your pension forms as a locum doctor](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-to-fill-in-your-pension-forms-as-a-locum-doctor-2) # *The advice below covers England and Wales* When working as a locum doctor, one difference is that you must pay your own tax, national insurance and pension contributions. Any locum doctor that is not.... [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/how-to-fill-in-your-pension-forms-as-a-locum-doctor-2) 0 Comments [GP locum](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum), [GP locum work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/gp-locum-work), [Getting work](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/getting-work) 28 May 2013 ## [Locum terms and conditions, what to include...](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/locum-terms-and-conditions-what-to-include) Before agreeing to work in a practice, think about writing some simple terms and conditions to protect yourself and the practice in case of disagreement. [Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/getting-work/locum-terms-and-conditions-what-to-include) 0 Comments [Doctors in the spotlight](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/doctors-in-the-spotlight) 14 May 2013 ## [Dr Harry Brünjes; Doctor-preneur and inspiration to the new generation of GPs](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/doctors-in-the-spotlight/dr-harry-brunjes-doctor-preneur-and-inspiration-to-the-new-generation-of-gps) Dr Brunjes in action! 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[Read More](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/managing-finances/gps-dont-forget-to-invest-in-your-future) 0 Comments [Managing finances](https://blog.lantum.com/tag/managing-finances) 15 Apr 2013 ## [GPs are you being paid fairly?](https://blog.lantum.com/p/blog/managing-finances/gps-are-you-being-paid-fairly) Fill in our survey and we will inform you of your earning potential vs. your peers. 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